FOX News Hourly Update – 5PM ET, 11/14/2025 – Episode Summary

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Lisa Brady, delivers concise coverage of major U.S. and international headlines for November 14, 2025. Key stories include the targeted shooting of renowned Laney College football coach John Beam, ongoing immigration enforcement operations, new federal investigation into ties with Jeffrey Epstein, upholding of hate crime convictions in the Ahmaud Arbery case, adjustments to flight restrictions during the government shutdown, and a milestone in the Chinese space program.

Key News Segments & Discussion Points

1. Shooting of John Beam – Targeted Killing at Laney College

• [00:03 – 00:48]
  • Anchor: Lisa Brady reports the death of John Beam, a legendary Bay Area college football coach, after a targeted shooting at Laney College in Oakland.
  • Quote:
    • "A community in shock. Police in California say longtime college football coach John Beam, legendary in the Bay Area, has died a day after being shot on the Laney College campus in Oakland." – Lisa Brady [00:03]
  • Assistant Police Chief James Beer:
    • "The individual that was arrested went specifically to the campus for a specific reason." [00:19]
    • Characterizes the crime as a “very targeted incident.” [00:26]
  • Claudia Cowan: Adds that Beam and the suspect knew one another, though their relationship remains unclear. Reveals Beam was shot while working inside the field house, and police tracked the suspect via surveillance footage until apprehending him at a bus stop.
  • Notable: The case has special attention due to John Beam's legacy and his feature on Netflix’s “Last Chance U.”

2. Border Patrol Operations in Sanctuary Cities

• [01:05 – 01:14]
  • Anchor: Lisa Brady notes expanding immigration enforcement.
  • Tom Homan, Border Czar:
    • "You're going to see more operations in more major cities, mainly sanctuary cities, because that's where our biggest problem is, because public safety threats are released every day and we know it." [01:05]
  • Homan declines to confirm reports that Charlotte is next for heightened operations.

3. Federal Investigation into Epstein Ties Sparked by Trump Accusations

• [01:14 – 01:51]
  • Context: Attorney General Pam Bondi appoints a federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s connections, following President Trump’s demand after emails related to him emerge.
  • Alexandria Hoff:
    • "The president accuses Democrats of using what he calls the Epstein hoax to distract from the government shutdown and other failures." [01:38]
  • The House plans a vote to compel the DOJ to release its Epstein investigation files.

4. Hate Crime Convictions in Ahmaud Arbery Case Upheld

• [02:31 – 03:18]
  • Anchor: Lisa Brady highlights a significant legal development from Georgia.
  • Carmen Roberts:
    • Describes the 11th Circuit court’s decision to uphold hate crime convictions against Greg and Travis McMichael and William “Roddy” Bryan for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, rejecting the argument that racist messages were insufficient evidence of racial motivation.
    • "Their arrests came only after the video leaked, sparking national outrage." [03:06]

5. FAA to Roll Back Flight Restrictions Amid Shutdown

• [03:18 – 03:35]
  • FAA announces it will ease some restrictions placed during the government shutdown at 40 major airports, following disruptions to thousands of flights.

6. Chinese Astronauts Return After Record Space Mission

• [03:35 – 04:12]
  • Chris Foster:
    • Reports return of three Chinese astronauts from the Tiangong Space Station after a record 204-day mission. Their stay was extended due to cracks in the return module.
    • "The astronauts came back with four mice who'd been on the Shenzhou 21 trip to study how weightlessness would affect them." [03:50]
    • The successful adaptation of the mice to microgravity is highlighted.
  • Sets a new record for China’s human spaceflight program.

7. Stock Market Update

• [04:12 – 04:30]
  • Lisa Brady: Notes the Dow suffered a 309-point drop, off session lows; S&P and NASDAQ finished with minor changes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "A community in shock...John Beam...has died a day after being shot..."
  – Lisa Brady [00:03]
• "The individual that was arrested went specifically to the campus for a specific reason."
  – Oakland Assistant Police Chief James Beer [00:19]
• "You're going to see more operations in more major cities, mainly sanctuary cities..."
  – Tom Homan [01:05]
• "The president accuses Democrats of using what he calls the Epstein hoax..."
  – Alexandria Hoff [01:38]
• "Their arrests came only after the video leaked, sparking national outrage."
  – Carmen Roberts [03:06]
• "The astronauts came back with four mice...to study how weightlessness would affect them."
  – Chris Foster [03:50]

Timestamps for Segment Reference

• [00:03] John Beam shooting & targeted killing in Oakland
• [01:05] Expansion of Border Patrol operations
• [01:14-01:51] Epstein investigation announcement
• [02:31-03:18] Ahmaud Arbery hate crime convictions upheld
• [03:18] FAA relaxes flight restrictions
• [03:35] Chinese astronauts return and space station update
• [04:12] Wall Street market recap

Tone and Style

Direct, urgent, and authoritative—a concise, facts-first news delivery typical of Fox News’s hourly radio format. The anchors and correspondents avoid speculation, focusing on verifiable developments and quotations from officials.

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